IS IT WORTH IT TO HIRE A LAWYER FOR A DOG BITE?
If a dog bites you, the injury can be severe. In fact, over the years, our dog bite lawyers MN have seen many terrible injuries. Of course, the worst cases are where the dog bites a child in the face. However, there are also severe injuries to adults. For instance, we have handled cases where a person’s nose or ear was literally bitten off.
Fortunately, most dog bite cases are not that extreme. Every week, our attorneys get calls where the dog bite is not that serious. In many cases, the caller has puncture wounds on their legs.
In serious cases, victims face large medical bills and lifetime disfigurement. For those situations, it is appropriate to hire an experienced lawyer to ensure fair and complete compensation. We make sure the medical bills are paid and future needs are provided for. Our lawyers also will get you full compensation for pain, suffering, and disfigurement.
However, in cases where the injury is less serious, such as a puncture wound to the leg, a lawyer may not be necessary. In those cases, there may not be any medical treatment, or the treatment may be minimal. The starting point is to verify the dog is up to date on its shots. Otherwise, you may need rabies vaccine, which can be expensive and painful.
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In Minnesota, technically, you are always entitled to compensation if someone’s dog bites or injuries you. The law is clear in that regard. However, if the medical bills are minimal and scarring is unlikely, you might consider talking to the dog owner first. The dog owner should, at the very least, cover your medical bills. Of course, if they refuse, a lawyer may be necessary.
Our dog bite lawyers represent injury victims throughout MN. We have successfully handled hundreds of dog bite or injury cases over the past 25 years. If you have been bitten or injured by a dog, call us for a free consultation. Our lawyers will answer your questions and advise if it is worth hiring a lawyer. If we take your case, our attorneys will work hard to make sure you get all appropriate compensation. In fact, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation.